各位親愛的同事：
有人覺得送杯做禮物雖然實際，但毫無新意，是不少人最不想收到的禮物之一。但如果換轉是一個由自己親自設計，繪上圖案的晶瑩玻璃杯，平平無奇的杯即刻變成了別具紀念價值的精品，您又會不會很想擁有？
GITPA 將舉辦「玻璃雕刻工作坊」，由專業導師教授，包你短時間內可以親手雕刻屬於自己的玻璃杯，即場帶走獨一無二的作品。讓您轉贈摰愛盡顯心思！
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Are you looking for a beautiful decorated cake for your next special event? GITPA offered more than just a delicious cake to fulfill your wish, we made it! A self-made cake will absolutely make your family and friends squeal with delight.
Our GITPA baking day on 8th Jan consisted of 2 sessions. The 1st session was to make tiramisu and the 2nd session Chocolate Concorde; from traditional to whimsical, from simple to sassy.
A Chocolate Concorde Cake is a combination of two simple elements – meringue and mousse. It was created in 1969, but soon becomes the favorite of many cake lovers.
We were glad to have a chef, who formerly worked at a five-star hotel, to share with us from fundamentals to advanced techniques in making cakes.
In the cake-making process, we did not only make a cake, but also shared the enjoyable moments with friends and family. Can you see the happy faces of our members?
Proverb quotes “You can’t have your cake and eat it too”. This might be possible now if you know how to make a cake. Back to our life, be well equipping yourself, grab life by the horns and make it what you want. You deserve to pursue all that make you happy.
GITPALeaks for New APIIs 2016-17
47 new APIIs joined our GITPALeaks gathering on 13th Jan right after the induction course. During the gathering, GITPA ExCo members shared their experiences and views with new colleagues on various topics that the new colleagues were interested to know more, such as core competencies for AP grade staff, career development and prospect, posting arrangement and the difference between working in OGCIO and ITMU. The atmosphere was open and sincere. We all had an enjoyable evening.
Upcoming events
As a tradition to celebrate the Chinese New Year, we will have our annual hiking activity “雞年新春行大運” on 5th Feb. Hope to see you there.
GITPA wishes all our members, families and friends a happy and prosperous Year of the Rooster.
GITPA 2016/17
各位親愛的會員：
新年快樂，GITPA將於新春期間，舉辦「雞年新春行大運 (大欖涌水塘 (千島湖)、大棠)」遠足活動，讓會員與家人、朋友及同事遠足之餘，一起欣賞大自然風景、舒展身心。
遠足路線: 僑興路 → 楊家村 → 黃泥墩水塘 → 大欖涌水塘 → 楓香林 → 大棠山道 → 回程
報名方法及詳情，請參閱已發出的宣傳電郵。
有任何疑問或查詢， 可致電 3660-7139 (Chris Lam) 或 2860-6051 (Tony Ho) 聯絡我們 。
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Over the past few decades, “mindfulness” has been growing in popularity. It is famous for allowing us to recognize our own thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
As always, GITPA consider members’ mental and physical health as our first priority. We therefore, conducted a mindfulness introductory class, “嘉道理農場靜觀遊” to our members on 3 Dec 2016.
Mindfulness is stilling it to awareness of the flowing thoughts. As a beginner, we cultivate mindfulness through some relaxation exercise which is a systematic method of focusing your attention appropriately. Once you establish the awareness and focus, you observe the flow of inner thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations as they are.
After practising the mindfulness exercise, there was a guided tour around 嘉道理農場 to let us feel through our senses our intimate connection with the planet as a breathing living being, and to cultivate our gratitude and reverence for this miracle. From this process, we gained an understanding of our place on earth and our responsibility to the planet. In fact, cultivating the land, transforming the elements, harvesting the fruits of the season and observing the rhythms of nature are all practices of understanding, love and mindfulness.
All of our members and friends enjoyed a nourishing, insightful and joyous journey on that day.
Please stay tuned for our upcoming activities, and hope to see you soon.
GITPA 2016/17
各位親愛的同事：
有冇諗過可以親自做到五星級酒店款式的蛋糕？
GITPA 將於一月份舉辦「五星級酒店蛋糕製作班」，
報名方法及詳情，請參閱已發出的宣傳電郵。
有任何疑問或查詢， 可致電 2860-6051 (Tony Ho) 或 3660-7139 (Chris Lam)聯絡我們 。
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Autumn is always considered as the best time to get outdoors. GITPA recently organized two outdoor activities. They were surf kayaking and snorkeling (獨木舟浮潛體驗同樂日) and eco-cycling tour (錦田南生圍單車生態遊). Let us have a quick review of our adventures.
Sai Wan beach is a great place to practise surf kayaking, snorkeling and to hang out for the weekend. On 30 October, a group of GITPA members and friends joined at Sai Kung to explore its leafy landscape and sandy beaches for an action-packed day of fun! Under the guidance of our expert instructors, though we could not manage a kayak from zero to hero in one day, we all mastered the basic skills to control our kayak to the middle of the sea to kick off our snorkeling adventure, which was definitely a perfect way to get to know the beautiful underwater environment of the Sai Kung sea. Many of us were there the first time to explore the beautiful sights, which have only been accessed by a very small percentage of the population.
After taking a sea adventure, our second adventure explored the natural countryside by bicycle. Our eco-cycling tour was conducted on 13 Nov 2016. This guided tour passed through scenes of an age-old walled village, a mysterious tree house and an internationally recognized bird migration area. The view was so amazing making this an unforgettable bike tour for all of us.
Both are fantastic experience for our members and friends; there are few things more relaxing than navigating on kayak or bike to fully enjoy the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape.
Please stay tuned for upcoming GITPA activities.
各位親愛的同事:
生活在香港這樣快節奏的都市，我們的心常被家庭、工作、
為了令各位同事的身心靈更健康，GITPA 特意舉辦嘉道理農場靜觀遊。活動旨在幫助人們放慢節奏，
參加者將在嘉道理農場優美寧靜的環境中放鬆身心，
活動內容包括於大自然中靜坐、慢行、反思和完全放鬆。
透過這些活動，我們在欣賞與感受大自然的同時亦為我們洗滌身心，
報名方法及詳情，請參閱已發出的宣傳電郵。
有任何疑問或查詢， 可致電 2860-6051 (Tony Ho)或3660-7139 (Chris Lam)聯絡我們 。
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各位親愛的同事:
GITPA將舉辦錦田南生圍單車生態遊，由專業導賞員帶領同事一邊享受單車之樂，一邊欣賞沿途生態環境，讓大家遠離繁囂，返璞歸真。
詳情如下：
集合：元朗西鐵站
路線：元朗＞南生圍＞敬輝農場（午膳）＞錦田 (水頭 水尾村)＞元朗 （約16:30 – 17:00回到元朗解散）
適合 6 歲至 75 歲具備騎自行車經驗人士參加（不可以使用單車輔助輪），報名前請自行評估個人健康狀況，以利活動安全及愉快完成。
報名方法及詳情，請參閱已發出的宣傳電郵。
有任何疑問或查詢， 可致電 3660-7139 (Chris Lam) 或 2860-6051 (Tony Ho) 聯絡我們 。
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GITPA cycling adventure
Autumn flies by in a flash. It’s always a good idea to take advantage of the crisp weather and ride into the countryside to meet the authentic scenery.
Have you ever thought that “Cycle touring sounds like fun but it isn’t really for me”? “I am not in shape”, “I don’t want to do it alone”, or “I simply don’t know how to get started” are exactly the reasons to go for our cycle tour, not your excuses.
GITPA is now organizing a guided cycle tour. This guided outing is not just a workout on two wheels. First you’ll cycle to Nam Sang Wai, a place where you will be surrounded by a landscape of farms and glistening fish ponds, a place that makes you feel a world away from urban Hong Kong. After that we will visit the mysterious tree house (Kam Tin Tree House), and wind our way along Kam Tin River for a reviving Farm Flavor lunch, which emphasizes on fresh, seasonal food that is locally grown.
Cycle touring is very different from car travel. It is not just cycling for exercise; a cycle touring should be a journey. Please let the autumn sun warm your cheeks, and stay curious as we believe each road should bring breathtaking vistas.
If you’re ready for a cycling adventure, grab your helmet and stay tuned to our coming announcement!
GITPA ExCo 2016-17
各位親愛的同事：
GITPA 獨木舟浮潛體驗同樂日相隔兩年再度登場！！想透過「海底奇兵」之旅，在大自然的環抱下，泛舟海上，探索「香港後花園」的美景？
GITPA 將於十月份舉辦「獨木舟浮潛體驗同樂日」，能一次過滿足你三個願望！
報名方法及詳情，請參閱已發出的宣傳電郵。
有任何疑問或查詢， 可致電 3660-7139 (Chris Lam) 或 2860-6051 (Tony Ho) 聯絡我們 。
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